Thursday, March 11, 2010

You guys may remember this post, from a month ago. Basically, one of my readers (Bob) had his truck blocked into a parking space by an overzealous pot hole repair crew.

Bob died, quite unexpectedly, yesterday. His wife, Cheryl (also a reader) sent me an email last night. She wanted me to know how much he enjoyed seeing his truck nightmare up on my blog.

While I'm not planning on making online condolences a regular feature of my blog, I do want to send mine to Cheryl. I didn't know Bob at all (beyond the comment he posted that day), but anyone who can look at his truck trapped in a parking space by a malfunctioning maintenance drone, and have a good laugh (instead of, say, a shit fit or heart attack) is my kind of guy.

We all talk about the company we work for, who our boss is, etc. Always keep in mind who it is that you REALLY work for, and what is truly important.

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Tell me not, in mournful numbers,Life is but an empty dream!For the soul is dead that slumbers,And things are not what they seem.

Life is real! Life is earnest!And the grave is not its goal ;Dust thou art, to dust returnest,Was not spoken of the soul.

Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,Is our destined end or way;But to act, that each tomorrowFind us farther than today.

In the world's broad field of battle,In the bivouac of life,Be not like dumb, driven cattle !Be a hero in the strife !

Lives of great men all remind usWe can make our lives sublime,And, departing, leave behind usFootprints on the sands of time.

My condolences to Cheryl and the rest of Bob's family. The picture of his truck was just hysterical and I am so glad he was able to share his bit of the world's insanity with us. We need more people in the world with that sense of humor.

I'd like to add my heartfelt condolences to all that know and love Bob. That post gave me a chuckle, and I can appreciate the type of person it would take to use the situation for humor instead of flying off the handle. Cheryl, if you read this, I'm so sorry for your loss.

You'd think at some point you would cease to surprise me but once again, I am moved by your blog. I enjoy your humor, your intelligence, your sensitivity and your gift of communication through the written word. Fellow blog readers, we have been given quite a gift by our Grumpy.

Oh no... So sorry to hear of this loss and my condolences to Cheryl and indeed to all who love Bob. Bob's picture was just wonderful and brought joy to so many people! Thanks, Dr. Grumpy, for allowing us to join for a moment with Cheryl.

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